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Policymakers and the private sector must work together to increase safety for all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and others outside the vehicle.

Consumers must be empowered with ongoing education and training. Education should go beyond simply disclosing information in the owner’s manual.

Policymakers and the private sector should embed consumer protections into automated vehicles and related services (see also 

As AVs are deployed, policymakers should redesign local communities to enhance livability for all.

Policymakers and the private sector should develop and expand convenient and affordable community transportation programs in rural communities.

Policymakers and the private sector should meet the transit needs of people who are older, frail, or have disabilities. This includes: 

Congress should provide adequate funding for ADA enforcement activities. It should utilize the higher federal match for compliance with the ADA. Congress also should

Policymakers and the private sector should develop a standardized screening tool to identify individuals experiencing social isolation.

Medicare, Medicaid, and other payers should reimburse providers for the use of a standardized tool, including during “Welcome to Medicare” and Annual Wellness visits.

During times of crisis, state and local governments and the private sector should use evidence-based tools to identify, monitor, and address social isolation among older adults.